House Bill 2130 enacted by the 2013 General Assembly mandates the Board of Health to promulgate regulations governing the implementation of voluntary electronic monitoring in the rooms of residents of nursing homes. HB2130 (2013) requires that the Board utilize existing policies and procedures set forth in the Board's 2004 Guideline "Electronic Monitoring of Residents' Rooms" in the promulgation of the regulations. This proposed Fast Track action shall codify the 2004 guideline which was developed to assist facilities with the privacy issues that may arise when installing electronic monitoring equipment. Installing such equipment is not mandatory; however, if installed, facilities must safeguard resident's autonomy and rights according to current federal and state privacy laws and regulations. This regulatory action provides the framework to address policies and procedures, informed consent, admission, discharge or transfer. The regulation includes the equipment request process and notice procedures,

Chapters Affected

Only affects this chapter.

Exempt from APA

No, this action is subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard
executive branch review process.